United Arab Emirates digital nomad visa
1 current source-backed digital nomad pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-10-06
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Virtual Work Residence (Virtual Work Employee) | Eligibility: Income: 3500 USD / month; Basis: per applicant | 2022-10-03 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Virtual Work Residence (Virtual Work Employee) | Application fee (or digital nomad) | 100 AED | Official source |
| Visa Virtual Work Residence (Virtual Work Employee) | Application fee (issuance, or digital nomad) | 100 AED | Official source |
| Visa Virtual Work Residence (Virtual Work Employee) | Application fee (total, or digital nomad) | 300 AED | Official source |
| Visa Virtual Work Residence (Virtual Work Employee) | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 2 days | Official source |
| Visa Virtual Work Residence (Virtual Work Employee) | First permit valid for | 12 months | Official source |
| Visa Virtual Work Residence (Virtual Work Employee) | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Visa Virtual Work Residence (Virtual Work Employee) | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Visa Virtual Work Residence (Virtual Work Employee) | Minimum income | 3,500 USD | Official source |
| Visa Virtual Work Residence (Virtual Work Employee) | Health insurance required | yes | Official source |
| Visa Virtual Work Residence (Virtual Work Employee) | Where to apply | online | Official source |